Category Archives: Self Prep
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The Best ACT & SAT Prep Books

When prepping for the ACT and SAT, one of your most important decisions is which resources to use. Unfortunately, the sheer volume of available materials makes it tough to know which are the most helpful. As a full-time prep tutor, I only use the best of the best, much of which is featured on my resources page. Do yourself a… Read more »
When is the Best Time to Take the ACT?

Summer is a popular time for ACT prep because students aren’t in school, so they can focus on the exam. But it can be difficult (and more expensive) to find a good tutor in the summer – the best ones tend to get booked up early. If you’re self-prepping, I’d say summer is probably your best bet – it’s hard… Read more »
How to Self-Prep for the ACT (Pt. 2) Focus Fire: Weaknesses

Though in the grand scheme of things it often behooves you to focus on your strengths, when you’re prepping for the ACT or SAT, it usually makes more sense to target your weaknesses. This is because it’s usually easier to gain points on the sections where your score is lowest. Especially when you’re first getting started, that low score is… Read more »